Prince's Trust

Why do this course?

This course is for students who would like to further develop their own personal and employability skills through areas such as Interpersonal and Self-Management Skills, Enterprise, Digital Skills or Customer Care. Skills gained in this course would help learners gain entry to apprenticeships, further study or help with transitioning into the world of work.

What will you experience?

There are two areas of study; Personal Development and Employability Skills. These are delivered through a range of SCQF units developing different skills which focus on these two areas.

What will you learn?

The programme is delivered through a range of units and modules which contribute towards a recognised Prince's Trust and SQA qualification at SCQF Level 3, 4 or 5 and develop the personal, social and health education of students. The units help young people to develop skills in key curriculum areas, preparing them to succeed in whatever they choose to do next.

The menu of units available is split into six modules:

  • Skills for school

  • Personal, social development

  • Life skills

  • Active citizenship

  • Enterprise Projects

  • Preparation for work

The course will allow pupils to develop a range of skills. Through each of the units they will have the opportunity to

  • Deliver a community project, considering how to make a difference to those around them

  • Learn all sorts of new skills to help with meeting new people and building confidence

  • Take on a business challenge to put their entrepreneurial skills to the test

  • Improve their knowledge and ability of look after themselves and live a healthy life

  • Top tips to help write the perfect CV and get ahead in their careers


Key Facts

Everything you need to know before selecting this course

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No entry requirements are required to access this course, but it would be on the recommendation of Principal Teacher of Additional Support for Learning and in discussion with Principal Teacher of Guidance.


Homework

Pupils are directed to make use of Microsoft TEAMs to continue to develop work that is introduced and started in class. This work is a core element of the evidence required to pass each unit.

Assessment

Units are assessed on an ongoing basis using tracking sheets to record the activities carried out in order to evidence each of the required unit outcomes.

This evidence is submitted to Princes Trust at key dates through the year for verification prior to units begin awarded.

Progression and Employment

Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course

Progression

Learners can develop their skills and experience further through work/volunteer experiences and those who have previously completed their SCQF in Personal Development and Employability Certificate at Level 4 may choose to try different units to complete the Level 5 Certificate.

Employment

By its very nature this course will build key employability and interpersonal skills which can be applied to all workplace settings.


Learner Experiences